Children's Songs and Stories (with the Muppets) was released by Playhouse Video in 1985, as part of a series of compilations featuring songs and sketches from The Muppet Show.
In this one hour compilation, Scooter presents his scrapbook of songs and scenes from The Muppet Show for children. He tries to introduce his "personal favorite" song, but is continually interrupted by various characters (all performed by Jim Henson).
Muppet Show guest star appearances include Brooke Shields, Twiggy, John Denver, Julie Andrews, Judy Collins and Charles Aznavour.
Releases[]
Playhouse Video, USA, NTSC format VHS.
Playhouse Video, USA Back Cover
Playhouse Video, USA Inside Gatefold
UK cover art from Virgin Video.
Mupparnas Melodifestival. 1985, Sweden
Musiikkifestivaalit. Finland
Historias y Canciones Infantiles (Stories and Nursery Rhymes). Spain
Greece Release
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FRAME | After a brief instrumental music box version of "The Muppet Show Theme," Scooter presents his personal Muppet Show scrapbook, full of memorabilia from songs and sketches most appropriate for children. He comes across a great, underwater piece. |
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Song | "Octopus' Garden" (Episode 312: James Coco) |
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FRAME | Kermit happens by and compliments the number. Scooter tells Kermit he was "all wet." Scooter finds another great song, this time featuring Julia Andrews. |
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Song | "The Lonely Goatherd" with Julie Andrews, plus Statler and Waldorf's balcony scene. (Episode 217: Julie Andrews) |
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Song | "I'm Five" (Episode 212: Bernadette Peters) The ending is partially edited. The video of Robin introducing "They Call the Wind Maria" is removed while the audio replaces the audio of Robin's brief rendition of the song. |
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FRAME | Scooter compares ages - he's a lot older than Robin, but John Denver's grandmother is even older. |
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Song | "Grandma's Feather Bed" with John Denver (Episode 401: John Denver) |
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FRAME | Scooter introduces a clip for "young music lovers..." |
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Song | "Tuxedo Junction" (Episode 319: Elke Sommer) |
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FRAME | Scooter flips to the next page and finds a poem by A. A. Milne, as performed by Twiggy. |
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Sketch | "The King's Breakfast" with Twiggy (Episode 121: Twiggy) The bookends with Gonzo and Muppy are cut. |
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FRAME | Rowlf passes by and tells Scooter he's got a song, assuring him it fits the theme of the proceedings. |
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Song | "You and I and George," plus Statler and Waldorf's balcony scene. (Episode 101: Juliet Prowse) |
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Song | "Two Lost Souls" (Episode 223: John Cleese) |
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FRAME | Scooter tries to introduce his favorite clip, as Kermit interrupts and suggests he show some of "Alice in Wonderland" starring Brooke Sheilds. |
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Episode fragments | Alice in Wonderland with Brooke Shields:
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FRAME | Scooter and Kermit introduce the next couple of clips. |
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Episode fragments | Alice in Wonderland with Brooke Shields:
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FRAME | Scooter tries to move onto his favorite clip yet again, as Rowlf interrupts and requests another song. |
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Song | "Over the Rainbow" (Episode 307: Alice Cooper) |
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Song | "Sea Chantey" (Episode 220: Petula Clark) |
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FRAME | Scooter yet again tries to introduce his favorite clip, as two fish ask him to "be a friend" and play "Friendship." |
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Song | "Friendship" (Episode 519: Chris Langham) |
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FRAME | As Scooter tries once more to introduce his favorite clip, the Swedish Chef is quite thankful to be granted request his wish to watch the following. |
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Song | "I Know an Old Lady" with Judy Collins, including Statler and Waldorf's balcony sequences. (Episode 205: Judy Collins) |
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Song | "I'm a Gnu" (Episode 519: Chris Langham) |
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Sketch | Muppet Sports: Horseshoe Pitching (Episode 322: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans) |
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Song | "A Four-Legged Friend" (Episode 322: Roy Rogers & Dale Evans) |
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FRAME | Scooter tries to introduce his favorite clip one last time, as Waldorf interrupts and asks for his favorite, "Inchworm," because of its educational message. He doesn't quite get his arithmetic right, but the song should set them straight. |
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Song | "The Inch Worm" with Charles Aznavour (Episode 109: Charles Aznavour) |
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Song | "I'm My Own Grandpaw" (Episode 113: Bruce Forsyth) |
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FRAME | Scooter closes up his scrapbook, when Kermit returns and suggests he finally play his favorite song... |
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Song | "Six String Orchestra" (Episode 417: Star Wars) |
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FRAME | As Kermit takes off, Scooter remembers a great song that they forgot... |
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Song | "Halfway Down the Stairs" (Episode 110: Harvey Korman) |
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FRAME | The full instrumental music box version of "The Muppet Show Theme" plays as the end credits roll, and Scooter closes the book. |
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Logo | Muppet Home Video logo |